Wedding catering

Wedding catering from our fish and chip van

Fish and chips, loaded fries or gourmet burgers, cooked fresh at your venue and served hot to every guest. A relaxed wedding breakfast or evening food that keeps the celebrations going.

Rated 4.9/5 from 86 reviews · 98% recommend us on Facebook

Fish, chips and mushy peas held up at a summer wedding evening reception
Fish, chips and peas at a summer wedding

A wedding menu with a difference

Wedding food your guests will remember

A fish and chip van, a loaded fries menu or a gourmet burger van suits barns, marquees, village halls, gardens and any venue that welcomes outside caterers.

Guests come to the van, choose their meal and receive it hot and freshly cooked. There are no plated meals going cold and no complicated menu cards to manage.

We can serve your wedding breakfast or your evening food. Tell us your timings and we will plan service around your day.

Wedding guests with fish and chips beside the OceanView fish and chip van at dusk
Evening food from the fish and chip van

Your wedding menu

Choose one of our three menus

Pick the menu that suits your wedding. Your guests then choose their own meal from it on the day.

Option 1 · £12 per person

Fish and chip van for weddings

The traditional choice. Footlong fish fresh from Grimsby, sausage, fishcake and more, with chips and a choice of peas, curry or gravy.

Fish and chip menu

Option 2 · £10 per person

Loaded fries for weddings

Wedding street food with a choice of 3 toppings, from katsu chicken curry to maple and bourbon BBQ chicken.

Loaded fries menu

Option 3 · £12 per person

Gourmet burger van for weddings

Steak, chicken breast fillet or veggie burgers with a choice of toppings, salad, fries and homemade onion rings.

Burger menu

A £50 booking fee secures the date and a £650 minimum spend applies on the day.

Vegan, vegetarian and Halal wedding catering

Our veggie burger is suitable for vegans and all our sauces are vegetarian. Our mushy peas are vegan and gluten free. Our Cheese and Onion Fry It is vegetarian. The delicious 3 Bean Chilli on our loaded fries is vegan when served without the cheese and soured cream.

Our chicken, steak and fish options are Halal. We also have gluten free options upon request.

Children who would rather not have the toppings are welcome to have chicken nuggets and chips with Option 1, or popcorn chicken and fries with Option 2.

Planning checklist

Before you book

Check that your venue welcomes outside caterers and has space for the van close to your guests.

Send us your date, venue and expected guest numbers so we can confirm availability.

Guest numbers should be finalised 4 weeks before the event where possible.

Read our guide to food vans for weddings

Evening wedding food ideas

Wedding reviews

What couples say

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We loved the idea of fish n chips for our wedding catering and they were super efficient for our 140 guests! They were super fast and it was the highlight of our wedding! 100% recommended.

Althea H, Wedding, The Engine Room, Birmingham, November 2025

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All my daughter’s wedding guests were amazed at how quickly they were served. The food was quality and the choice was good too. I would definitely recommend – thanks ♥️

Diane M, Wedding, Stoke-on-Trent, September 2026

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The best decision for my wedding! Brilliant service and the food was amazing! I can’t thank them enough! Already looking for the next opportunity to book them! Guests loved the idea of fish and chips at a wedding

Annabel C, Wedding, Cockliffe Country House, Arnold, September 2026

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We used OceanView for my daughter’s wedding. The food was amazing and we’ve had lots of feedback from others who said the same. Extremely good value for money too.

Sharon H, Wedding, Tamworth, May 2023

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Fantastic food and great value for money. All of the guests really enjoyed the food and Chris and Jo went out of their way to ensure all the guests were happy.

Ian R, Wedding, Hatton, Warwick, August 2019

Recommended on Facebook98% of our 50 Facebook reviewers recommend us

Hannah D recommends OceanView CateringOctober 2019 · Facebook

We had ocean view for our wedding catering and they were amazing, really helpful and professional as well as serving incredible food – all our guests were really impressed. The nicest fish and chips I have ever had could not recommend highly enough

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Jenny D recommends OceanView CateringOctober 2026 · Facebook

We recently booked OceanView Catering for our wedding reception, and what a great choice we made! The food was very tasty and hot, all of our guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about everything down to the cleanliness of the van, how delicious the food was and the minimal waiting time. Joanne & her husband worked incredibly hard to deliver an exceptional service and it truly showed. Thank you so much for helping to feed all of our guests on our very special day

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Oliver L recommends OceanView CateringJuly 2024 · Facebook

OceanView helped us out massively after we were let down last minute for a wedding party. We called and Jo could not be more helpful, she had already made her food order for that week but still went out of her way to go back to her supplier and put in another order. The food was absolutely amazing and the team were friendly, 10 out of 10, thanks Jo and Team

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Questions

Wedding catering questions

How much does wedding catering cost?

Our Fish and Chip Van and Gourmet Burgers menus are £12 per person and our Loaded Fries menu is £10 per person. A non-refundable £50 booking fee secures the date and a £650 minimum spend applies on the day.

Can you cater our wedding breakfast?

Yes. We can serve your wedding breakfast or your evening food. Tell us your timings when you enquire.

How many guests can you cater for?

We cater for all of your guests at £12 per person for Option 1 or Option 3 and £10 per person for Option 2. A £50 booking fee secures the date and a £650 minimum spend applies on the day. However many guests you have, we are likely to be able to cater for them. We can comfortably serve more than 150 guests an hour.

Do you cover our wedding venue?

We travel to venues within about 35 miles of Swadlincote, across Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and the West Midlands. Sometimes we can go a little further, depending on the size of the event. See the areas we cover.

Do our guests need to pre-order?

Usually not. Guests choose at the hatch on the day, which keeps things simple for you. If your timings are tight, such as a show interval or a short work break, a pre-order list helps us serve even faster. You are also welcome to limit the choice to a few favourites from your menu.

How long does service last?

Service usually runs for 1 to 2 hours, depending on your numbers. A longer service can be arranged by prior discussion, but we serve so quickly that it is often not needed.

Can we try the food before we book?

We attend very few public events, so tastings are hard to arrange. Please ask and we will let you know if we are serving near you soon. Most customers book on the strength of our reviews. We are rated 4.9 out of 5 from 86 reviews, with more than 80 at five stars. 98% of our 50 Facebook reviewers recommend us too. Read our reviews.

How big are the portions?

A full portion is a filling meal for an adult, as our footlong fish shows. Guests are welcome to come back for seconds until all the meals you have booked have been served. If we reach that number, we pause service and check with you before serving more. If you are happy for us to carry on, you settle the bill for the extra meals at the end of service. If not, we can stop at a set number. If you let us know your choice before the event, we will not need to interrupt you on the day.

What happens if it rains?

The serving hatch opens out to give cover for two or three guests at a time. Where we can, we park close to your venue so guests can come out in small groups and stay dry.

Do you need an electricity supply?

Not always. Your venue’s electric hook-up lets us run silently, which is ideal if you would like a quiet service. If we are serving away from a power supply, we bring our own suitcase generator, which makes a small amount of noise.

Do you provide desserts?

We do not provide desserts, so you are welcome to arrange your own.

Are you insured?

Yes. We hold £5 million public liability insurance and £5 million products liability insurance. A copy of our insurance certificate is available on request.

Check your date

Bring OceanView Catering to your event

Tell us your date, venue and guest numbers and we will come back to you with availability and a quote.

Call or text Jacqui 07922466350Call or text Jo 07922040994Email oceanviewcatering.co.uk@gmail.com